What should I do when my claim is denied?

If Social Security just denied my disability claim, what do I do?

It is extremely important for you to appeal the denial right away; please call for a free consultation.

You have 60 days from the mailing date on the denial letter to file a “Request for Hearing”

The best way to request a hearing is online at ssa.gov

It is ALWAYS better to file a Request for Hearing as soon as you receive a denial; you can lose benefits or your right to receive benefits at all if you get discouraged, wait, and file a new claim later instead.

If your claim is denied, your best chance of obtaining benefits it to present a strong case at your first hearing with all necessary medical, vocational, and other evidence

An attorney can help you much more if you call as soon as your claim is denied; it is much harder for an attorney to do the necessary work on your case if you wait until right before the hearing to hire an attorney

It currently takes up to 18 months from the date you file your Request for Hearing until a hearing is held. In some cases, an attorney can present the necessary evidence and ask for a review and “On the Record” decision in your case. This can be extremely helpful to the most gravely disabled applicants.

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Practicing law and serving disability needs for over 20 years in the Front Range from Colorado Springs to Denver, with offices in Colorado Springs and South Denver at Lincoln and I-25.

Testimonials

I had no idea how to navigate the process to gain approval for my disability, Allison went above and beyond what I expected to ensure that I knew what was going on during the process and getting my approval. She knows the process inside and out whereas I would not have even known to do some of the steps she did for me. 5 stars does not come close to the rating I would like to give her.

Brian Secrest

Dear Allison,
Thank you for believing in me and my case. Thanks for representing me. I couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you for everything.

N. S. Colorado Springs, CO

Allison worked hard on my case the first time. She did all the work getting hospital/doctor records and getting me to the places I still needed to go. Winning my case without ever having to step into a court room! – 11 YEARS LATER – I was told I was better and my payments would end in 2 months. Living in OK at the time I moved back to CO and she took my case again. I made calls to my Case Review worker to provide info/proof needed. 1 year later I was found to be disabled and payments resumed. Wh…

Renee Lewis

Dear Ms. Tyler,
Thank you so much for your help with our brother. You made a real difference in his life – thank you so much.

M. W.Calhan, CO

I have had the pleasure and great fortune to meet Allison Tyler in reference to my wife’s disability case. She did a fantastic job on my wife’s disability case and much more. She is hard working, analytical, professional, honest, has high integrity, and quite frankly, very smart. She really knows her stuff when it comes to any disability claim. I would highly recommend Ms. Tyler to anyone who wants or needs to have their disability claim resolved. She is simply the very best in Colorado and you …

Curtis Hilyard

Thank you so much for all that you did in getting my disability through.”

D. B.Colorado Springs, CO

I was confused and a bit panicked by some confusing paperwork when I was receiving state assistance. Allison got on the phone there and then and straightened it out. I was able to relax and stop feeling freaked out! She really knows her stuff and is very personable and proactive.

Dana Campbell

Allison explained everything about the disability benefits process, in great detail, over several meetings before the hearing. She also helped me get the right paperwork for the hearing. Overall she was very helpful in taking me through the complicated process.

Heather J. Mitchell

Allison was awesome and a game changer for my future. She was informative, helpful and made the process so much easier. Thank you Allison

Chuck Spong

I met Allison 2 1/2 years ago and selected her off online reviews. She is very caring and listens to everything u say. She submitted my package and it was denied the first time but she submitted an appeal right away with additional physician info and after 2 years I was approved. Allison responds promptly to phone calls and answers emails quickly as well. I would recommend her to anyone fighting to receive disability but be patient. It is a slow process.